A stay at Scandia Motel places you in the heart of Carlsbad, within a 5-minute walk of Magee Park and Carlsbad State Beach. .This motel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from New Village Arts Theatre.
Carlsbad Convention and Visitor Information - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Tamarack Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Carlsbad Village Station - 9 min walk
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Baba Coffee - Coffee Carlsbad - 11 min walk
Coyote Bar & Grill - 8 min walk
Pure Project Brewing - 9 min walk
Wildland And Lilo - 8 min walk
Knockout Pizza - 7 min walk
About this property
Scandia Motel
Motel with a 24-hour front desk, 4-minute walk to Carlsbad State Beach
Scandia Motel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This motel offers designated smoking areas.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and ATM/banking services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site (surcharge)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Guidebooks
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Sign language-capable staff
Stair-free path to entrance
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Soap
Entertainment
TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 30 for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee: USD 30 for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Scandia Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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Great little motel near everything. Property is a little older, but the location is walking distance to many activities and restaurants. Even though they do not offer breakfast, it would be nice to have a coffee maker in the rooms. The family that owns the property are very nice and accommodating to requests.
I was pleasantly surprised. Perfect lo atjon and perfect price!
Cynthia
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Goodman
13 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place to stay!
Goodman
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Andrey
8 Sept 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Basic motel within 5 min walk to closest beach entrance , rooms got some updates and ok overall. Area feels better than where similarly priced motels near I-5 are , it, still few homeless can be seen around. With right price it can be a good deal if you don’t mind infrequent cleaning service.
Staff was very polite and courteous. The building and rooms definitely need some TLC. Would not recommend this location for people with young families.
We had a pillow case that was dirty. And when I asked for a 3rd towel for our son, we were provided 2, I was told I had to come back a 9:30am for the cleaning staff.
Loved my room got a AWSome upgrade to a even better room this place is the perfect getaway home away from home I'm so glad I made a choice to come here for a couple weeks and just relax staff here is excellent management is beyond excellent makes me feel like family very accommodating it's refreshing to know that customer service like this still exists in the hotel circuit good job Scandia motel
We love the location although a little noisy with the school and road and train nearby Being able to walk to beach is what we like. The property is a great location we chose the room with the kitchenette having a stove and fridge and mini fridge was great,bring your utensils,pots,napkin plates salt pepper they dont provide anything. They do have a ice maker which was great
Worst hotel experience ever! Checked in & went into our room to find it dirty & with cigarette smell, even though they claim that it’s a “non smoking room”. I couldn’t stay in those type of conditions due to me being pregnant as well as having my husband & 2 year old with me. Went back to the desk to try & get another room
Very convenient location- 2 min walk to Carlsbad village .
Easy parking.
Rooms are small but fine for a couple who wants affordability .
Property can use an outside paint overhaul, which Vijay agrees with.
Property has plenty of potential with some TLC .
I chose this place because of its location and convenience. It is a beautiful place in a beautiful city. The location is near most anything you could want within walking distance and a beautiful beach scene if you do walk anywhere.
The room was rather small but pleasant and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was clean, and the shower was spacious and its flow of water was soothing.